Origin
Irving, TX
Evening in Irving on Sunday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Celina, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irving, TX
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Celina, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Celina, TX covers 44.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dallas North Tollway, South Dallas Parkway, South Walton Walker Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Dallas North Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 21.8 mi | 24m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| FM 428 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 21.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Celina, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Continue on TX 356
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 6th Street
5
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South Loop 12
414 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Loop 12
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto Loop 12
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 635
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 22 B-C
Toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto DNT
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto FM 428
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 428
18
Turn right onto FM 455
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West FM 455
19
Continue on FM 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
20
Turn left onto FM 455
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Louisiana Drive
21
Turn right onto TX 289 Business; FM 455
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Pecan Street
22
Arrive at destination
TX 289 Business; FM 455
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Loop 12
Turn left onto South Loop 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Loop 12 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Loop 12 North
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 635 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22 B-C
Toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollw...
9
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.85 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.43 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.75
Dallas North Tollway
(21.8 mi)
$1.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Celina, TX
Evening in Celina on Sunday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
98°F
Addison, TX
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
44.3 mi in 55m — 33% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dallas North Tollway.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near South Loop 12.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 44.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (South Loop 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
694 ft
436 ft
Total Climb
348 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
694 ft
~44.3 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Irving, TX and Celina, TX, road signs point toward Dnt North, Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Dnt North
13.1 mi in
|
~16m
Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway
13.1 mi in
|
~16m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Irving, TX
Full guide →Founded 1903
Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents. Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.
Top landmarks
- • Ruth Paine Home — house in Irving, Texas, United States
Arriving in Celina, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.75 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Celina, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (South Loop 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Celina, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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